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Today we’re making garlic butter croissant smash burgers — juicy, crispy-edged burgers stacked on buttery, flaky croissants with melty cheese and even more garlic butter.
These burgers are rich, savory, messy in the best way, and perfect for when you want a fun dinner that feels a little extra without being complicated. The croissants get golden and buttery, the smash burgers get those crispy edges, and everything comes together into the ultimate over-the-top burger.
If you love smash burgers, garlic butter, croissants, or easy dinners that feel like restaurant food at home, this recipe is for you!
Garlic Butter Croissant Smash Burgers
Ingredients
- 4 TBSP butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 TBSP fresh parsley, minced
- pinch salt
- 1 pound ground beef (1 1/2 pounds if you want bigger burgers)
- 4-8 slices American cheese
- 4 large croissants
- Lettuce and tomato for serving
Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 TBSP ketchup
- 1 TBSP yellow mustard
- 1 TBSP pickles, diced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, parsley, and salt.
- Cut the croissants open and brush the insides with some garlic butter. Toast or broil until golden.
- Divide the beef into 8 balls. Heat a flat top grill or cast iron pan until very hot. Place the burger balls down and smash them flat with a heavy spatula or weight. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, flip, and add a slice of cheese to the top.
- Combine the burger sauce ingredients in a bowl. Brush on the top and bottom of the croissants. Place lettuce and tomato on the bottom, and then two stacked burger patties. Close it up, and brush the tops of the croissants with more garlic butter. Enjoy!
